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Just joined this site. Regarding Reg Van Leuvan. I was in Vung Tau Vietnam at the same time as Reg and got along very well with him. He was with 9 sqn flying choppers and he took me up a few times with him on missions over the jungle. A really top bloke and down to earth. Regarding his death- he was flying his chopper near a place Killarney which is near Stanthorpe when he got into difficulties. The only clear place for him to land was a park which had children playing in it so Reg took the chopper away from that area and went bush and crashed. A great pilot indeed.

Came across this thread by chance. As a matter of interest I post the following:

On the 6th February 2016 MRS Helen Vidler and No 9 Sqn Association and will host a commemoration ceremony for the crash of A2 378 at Cooinda near Stanthorpe NSW on the 11 January 1974 during flood assistance operations.

Flt LT Reg Van Leuven and SGT Peter Vidler were killed in the crash and several members injured.

A plaque will be dedicated to the deceased and injured in the crash and laid at the site of the crash.

The commemoration ceremony will be held at approximatley 10.30 am.

After the ceremony we will retire to the Warwick RSL for drinks and lunch. Lunch is planned for 1.00pm.

Location: 1973 Inverary Rd Cement Mills QLD 4352. Farm name COOINDA

I was one the aforementioned RAAF blokes on RAF courses with Reg in the UK in '68/9. It will be the first time that other course members: Noel Furber, Bob Hobson, Greg Walsh, (with apologies from Bob Chaplin) & myself will be "with Reg" since those days. Once a friend, friends forever! RIP Reg. Ross (Rosco) Warne

Interesting read through these posts. Post 7 shows a photo of Linton instructors. I recognised Chris Tickell. He retired from Channel Express about 1999. He was Captain on the L188 Electra and a true gent. I can provide no further information I'm afraid.